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The PEI government is offering to plant trees for private landowners through the PEI - 2 Billion Trees program (2BT). Trees may be planted on private land, retired farmland, and small parcels of land near streams and rivers across PEI. Landowners interested in having trees planted on their property may register their request with the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division beginning this year. PEI-2BT applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. How do I request planting on my property? The online application available below offers three options under the PEI-2BT program: one...

Water found in rivers, streams, ponds, and estuaries is known as surface water. You can search the surface water quality results to find information about the quality of surface water in PEI including sampling locations, down-loadable raw data, and graphs. How can I search the results? Surface water quality data include both historical and current monitoring data. Filter using one of the following: watershed water type station ID parameter sampling date How do I access the data? You can access the data through the province's open data portal.

What is considered to be a petroleum storage tank system? This includes an: underground petroleum storage tank, or above ground petroleum storage tank at a retail or bulk outlet When do I need a Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License? Any person who removes a petroleum storage tank or storage tank system must hold a valid Level I Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License. Any person who installs or alters a petroleum storage tank or storage stank system must hold a valid Level II Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License. A Level II license holder can also remove a storage tank or...

You will need an activity permit if you wish to conduct work in a watercourse, wetland or 15 m buffer zone on or near your property. Unauthorized changes made to a watercourse, wetland or buffer zone may result in damage to the environment, water quality, infrastructure and property. What kind of activities can be done in or around a watercourse, wetland, or buffer zone, and how much do they cost? Boardwalk construction in a buffer zone - $50 Boardwalk construction in a wetland or sand dune - $100 Boat launch or shoreline access - $100 Dam or impoundment maintenance - $100 Dredging - $100...

The classification, sale, use of pesticides in Prince Edward Island are regulated by the Pesticides Control Act and Regulations. All pesticides are classified according to the toxicity and intended use of the product. Only licensed vendors with certified sales staff are permitted to sell pesticide products classified as non-domestic pesticides or controlled-purchase domestic pesticides. Anyone who purchases a non-domestic (commercial) pesticide must be certified or hold a valid pesticide purchase permit for the product they are purchasing. Pesticide vendors are responsible for recording the...

The Air Quality Health Index or "AQHI" is a public information tool. Using the AQHI can help you to protect yourself better from the negative effects of air pollution. You can do this by: limiting short-term exposure to air pollution, and adjusting your activity when air pollution levels are high. The Air Quality Health Index measures air quality on a scale from 1 to 10. The higher the number, the greater the health risk associated with breathing the air. When the amount of air pollution is very high, the number will be reported as 10. How do I see the air quality index in my area? Information...